Category: Dinner

Meatloaf I’m Moving…Again! This is the 15th move that I am making and I am cleaning out the pantry, freezer and refrigerator. Typically, I use bread crumbs in my Meatloaf. However, I ran out. I did have cereal in the house, so I used that. […]

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Rack of Lamb The quintessential Spring dish is a lamb. I used to make a Leg of Lamb, but I switched to a Rack of Lamb about 10 years ago. It is such an easy cut of meat to make. No carving. The nice thing […]

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Gourmet Beef Noodle Casserole I received this Gourmet Beef Noodle Casserole recipe from my Aunt Carol. After doing a little research, I think it may have been a Gooseberry Patch recipe, but I believe that recipe used the wide egg noodles. We changed it to […]

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Moroccan Chili Everyone has a recipe for Chili. However, I guarantee, you won’t have this one. Ground beef, ground chicken, canned tomatoes, beef broth, celery, onions, peppers, spices, and a secret ingredient. I developed this recipe the night before I moved back to Chicago from […]

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Spaghetti di San Giuseppe St. Joseph’s Day, March 19th, is the feast day of Saint Joseph. We have been celebrating St. Joseph’s Day since before I was born. Originally, my Grandmother used to have a St. Joseph’s table for the family. The priest would come […]

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Reuben Egg Rolls Why make a traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage for St Patrick’s Day, when you can make quick and easy Reuben Egg Rolls. There is a Irish Pub near me that has Reuben Egg Rolls as an appetizer. These are so easy to […]

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Shrimp and Cheesy Grits A classic Southern dish, just in time to celebrate Mardi Gras! I was surprised to learn that Shrimp and Cheesy Grits is considered a breakfast dish. Personally, I would have this dish for lunch or dinner. I know I always say […]

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Chicken Marsala There is no need to go out for dinner for Valentine’s Day. Chicken Marsala is a perfect dish to make for a Valentine’s Day dinner. It is quick and easy to make with plenty of flavor. If you made my Chicken Piccata recipe, […]

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Chicken Piccata I remember the first time I ate Chicken Piccata. I am Italian, but my parents never made Chicken Piccata at home when I was growing up. I was at a conference in Charleston, SC back in the 90’s. I remember sitting quietly on […]

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Stuffed Shells Classic Stuffed Shells…another great Italian comfort food meal that is sure to become a family favorite. This recipe is another one of my Grandmother’s recipe that have been passed down through the generations. This is an easy dish that we serve with our […]